JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman and JNS Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten break down the latest developments as Israel officially launches “Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” its most expansive ground campaign yet to fully dismantle Hamas and take control of the Gaza Strip. Reporting from both Jerusalem and Washington, D.C., the hosts explore what’s driving this military escalation, the role of U.S. support and what it means for the fate of the remaining Israeli hostages.
Traiman explains why the timing of the operation, despite pressure from world powers, is deliberate and strategic, revealing behind-the-scenes coordination with the Trump administration, as well as the slow but critical flow of U.S. munitions. The episode covers reports on the targeted killing of top Hamas leaders, negotiations in Qatar, and whether or not a diplomatic breakthrough is still possible.
The hosts also unpack President Donald Trump’s Middle East tour, including high-stakes economic diplomacy with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar; the U.S. stance on Iran’s nuclear program; and renewed humanitarian aid to Gaza. Plus: Shocking terror in Judea and Samaria, and Israel’s stunning recovery of legendary spy Eli Cohen’s belongings from Syria.
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